This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by self, Mr. [5255], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.
R E A D I N G
Born August 13, 1892, in Beaufort County, North Carolina, 6th Landing. Time of Reading Set bet. 10:30 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va.
1. GC: You will give the relations of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, yes we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [5255].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, while there is much to choose from, these we would choose with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling it to better fulfill those purposes for which it chose to enter this present experience.
4. There are many commendable activities; there are also questionable ones. While the entity is very secure in itself; that is, as to its ideas, a question might be asked: are the ideals true, are the activities in their relationships to others in keeping wholly with that which may be claimed as an ideal?
5. Have ye analyzed the difference between ideas and ideals? Ideals are set from spiritual purposes, spiritual aspirations, spiritual desires and there is a pattern in Him who is the way, the truth and the light, and when that pattern is set according to such judgments, we would find there is never condemning of another. Because others do not agree with thee, condemn them not. For with what judgment ye mete, it is measured to thee again. These ye find as thy greater problems in the present in relationships with others. Then analyze first thyself and thy ideals. Not
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merely as to, "Yes, I believe this," or "Yes, I believe that," but write it down:
6. What is thy spiritual ideal? Who is the author of same? Do ye apply same mentally? Is that what ye think of people?
7. Ye are inclined to say harsh things at times, or not harsh but slighting things, and these grow and multiply by being told or by just being exposed to gossip; and it brings difference, it brings confusion, and these are reflected in thine own experience.
8. As a teacher, as an instructor thy body may do well, provided the activities which are indicated are kept in accord with an ideal which is worthy of acceptation for such.
9. The love of the home is innate and yet because of confusions these at times have become, do become strained points. But if the entity will take self in hand and just don't say, don't do anything about or to another that you would not like to have others do about you, you will find there will be a change in the outlook, there will come to thee opportunities, possibilities that have been denied. For the law of the Lord is perfect and it converts the soul. And when the soul is converted the mind and body changes and leads in the straight and narrow way.
10. As to the appearances in the earth, these have been quite varied. While all are not given here, these may indicate to the entity the pattern, the activities and as to how they reflect in the present.
11. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity during those early settlings in the land with the formations there of the first organized groups.
12. Differences arose with the entity because of its associations with some of those who were in authority. The daughters of the first governor the entity associated with, and the companions, and the one who went to England for activities there is in thine own household, and ye find differences and disagreements in the present. These ye may correct by just keeping quiet; not letting it just be something that smoulders "I'll forgive you but I won't forget it," attitude but rather as if it did not exist, and you will find quite a variation.
13. The name then was Marian Knuckles.
14. Before that we find the entity was in the Roman land when there were those activities with the returning of individuals who brought a religious truth which had been taught in the Holy Land. The entity accepted same but used it rather as a principle of long or good business.
15. Thus the entity finds in self today something which is
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ever tending toward a religious principle, and yet too oft does religion interfere with good business. These should be one, not separate. For the Lord, thy God is one.
16. The entity is a good business person. It might handle any business and conduct it well for self or for others but as a teacher may it excel the better, as an instructor, as a keeper of young people - which you don't like - but it would be good for you. For even, as has been given, "out of the mouth of babes comes the words of wisdom" which would be good indeed for the entity.
17. In the activities there we find the entity was in the name Shealn. In the experience the entity gained materially. The entity gained spiritually. The entity needs to apply the lessons learned there. Again may it be applied, the law of the Lord is perfect. It is inclusive; one may live by it as well as die by it.
18. Before that we find the entity was in the Yucatan land where the groups gathered from the Atlantean land. The entity was rather of the natives but able to embrace and to become a part of the general activities there. Thus becoming an associate or companion to one of those who were set in authority in the land, and thus the unusual reading of stories of adventure, reading of things which pertain to the mystical, all are of special interest to the entity.
19. The name then was Shean.
20. As to the abilities of the entity, that to which it may attain and how, first:
21. As indicated, there are many virtues; do magnify them! There are faults; do minimize those! Not only in thy experience of self but in thy judgment of others. Look for, find and you know there is so much good in others that it doesn't behoove anyone to speak evil. For that evil that we find in others is a reflection of that which is within self. Remember that! When ye find faults with others ye only magnify them in self.
22. Learn, then, thine own ideal and keep it. Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world.
23. As a governess, as a teacher, as a home builder, may the entity succeed materially, mentally, spiritually.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Why does my daughter, [...] seem so indifferent, and how may I bring about better relationships for our mutual development? (A) As has been indicated, a sister in the experience before this, ye fell out and ye haven't made up. You'd
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better commence it and not enter into another experience and find it worse.
26. (Q) Through what type of activity may I best meet my material needs in the present? (A) As has been indicated, teaching or as a governess or caretaker for young.
27. (Q) Should I continue in my present domestic routine, if not please advise what I should do for the best interest of all. (A) If these lead to the activity as indicated, very well.
28. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Study to show thyself approved unto God. Find harmony in self and ye may bring it into the experience of others.
29. We are through. Two copies to Self Copy to Ass'n file " for indexing